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Burao, Somaliland – The Somaliland Youth Development and Voluntary Organization (SOYDAVO) proudly celebrated the winners of the Youth Green Enterprise Competition 2025, recognizing young innovators who are championing sustainability and green entrepreneurship across Somaliland. The award ceremony, held at Daalo Hotel, Burao, brought together stakeholders, community leaders, and government representatives, to honor the exceptional achievements …

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Hargeisa, Somaliland – In response to the escalating climate crisis that demands bold and coordinated action, young people in Somaliland are stepping up as leaders in the fight for climate justice. As part of the preparations for the upcoming Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), Conference of Youth (COY), COP30, and the Nairobi Summer School in Climate …

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The annual staff and employee award ceremony for 2023 was held last night in the Burao district. This is the event when we honor our best employees, discuss obstacles from the previous year, and share successes and lessons learned. We awarded Mr Shuiab Abdirahman Yusuf as the best employee in 2023, we have awarded also …

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With the funding support from Kindernothilfe E.V, we have established and trained child protection committees in four targeted IDPs in Burao district. We equipped them with the knowledge to respond to the process of maintaining child rights and generally managing and supporting child-related programs and interventions. We anticipate that these committees will promote the protection …

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Somaliland Vice President H.E Abdirahman Abdallahi Ismail Saylici awarded SOYDAVO with a certificate of appreciation for their dedicated work on improving the livelihoods of vulnerable women and children, as well as their innovations in smart agricultural methods that they have trained farmers in. Madaxweyne-ku-xigeenka Somaliland, Mudane Cabdiraxmaan Cabdilaahi Ismaaciil Saylici, ayaa hay’adda SOYDAVO ku guddoonsiiyey shahaado …

Somaliland Vice President H.E Abdirahman Abdallahi Ismail Saylici awarded SOYDAVO a certificate of appreciation Read More »

We have started cultural preservation and mentorship activities by training youth in Somaliland on cultural dancing, poem writing, and cultural use. The first capacity-building workshop was conducted in Burao, 30 youths from different villages in Burao district participated. Ignite Culture EA European Union in Somalia British Council Kenya

We held a cultural event in Buroa last night to raise awareness about environmental stability and cultural preservation. Youth, poets, older people, and government officials have participated in and appreciated such cultural events. These activities are part of a project supported by the European Union in Somalia. ——————————————————————————— Waxaan xalay magaalada Burco ku qabanay bandhig …

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We held a talk show on improving community participation in peacebuilding and civic activities. His Excellence, Mr. Abdilahi Husein Mohamed, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Interior, MP Abdikarim Mahamed, community members, CSOs, intellectuals, and academicians, took part. Guest speakers emphasized the role that the community may play in peacebuilding initiatives, which are desperately needed …

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